[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 54 (Wednesday, April 30, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E803]
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                     SALUTE TO MS. MARGARET McGLOWN

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 30, 1997

  Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of my 
constituents, Ms. Margaret McGlown. Ms. McGlown has contributed greatly 
to insuring her community's place in the future.
  Ms. McGlown, along with 32 of her sorority sisters from Zeta Phi Beta 
Sorority, Inc., have adopted 35 students from J.W. Stampley Elementary 
School in Clarksdale, MS. She has implemented an intensive mentoring 
program called HOPE [Helping Other People Emerge]. Under this program, 
Ms. McGlown has been able to provide a better world for these less 
fortunate students who otherwise would not have this opportunity. She 
is an outstanding individual who is helping to shape the minds of our 
youth so that they may be prepared for the future.
  Today, Ms. McGlown will be honored for her accomplishments by USA 
Weekend, the third largest magazine in the country. Her project is one 
of only 11 chosen from 1,042,467 entrants nationwide on USA Weekend's 
Make A Difference Day.
  Ms. McGlown has thoroughly demonstrated her commitment to 
strengthening the minds of our youth. Her enthusiasm and service are 
special qualities that make her an individual from whom we can all 
learn a valuable lesson. Mr. Speaker, I urge you to join me in 
congratulating Ms. Margaret McGlown and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority for 
their outstanding service to the Clarksdale, MS community.

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